From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Secret list of questions for feedback on the E.A.C.II vehicle trial.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 69\2\ scan0256 | |
| Date | 16th December 1924 | |
| SECRET. To. O.{Mr Oldham} Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} E.A.C.II. BJ requests that you will give specific answers to the following questions after you have tried E.A.C.II. (1) Do you consider the present ignition control arrangements satisfactory? (2) Is the engine good in appearance and simplicity and are the parts under the bonnet etc. easy to get at? (3) Is the steering satisfactory, - particularly as regards the gear ratio? (4) Is the steering column satisfactorily supported to prevent vibrations at 10 m.p.h. (5) Are the Instruments on the Dashboard in convenient positions? (6) Is the brake, chain speed lever, and front lamp lever the right length, and easy to handle, or do they catch the coat sleeve? (7) Is the Exhaust silent? (8) Are the tyres inflated to our usual standard? (9) Can petrol be filled into the main tank without disturbing the luggage.? (10) Can the petrol funnel be kept upright? (11) Can the petrol indicator be easily seen when luggage is carried? (12) Are the rubber buffers to springs standard for 12 1/2% springs and this type of body? (13) Do you approve of the appearance and finish of the controls? CWB. | ||